(562) 434-9501

4901 E Second St
Long Beach, CA 90803 33.7614 -118.1373

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Neighborhood: Belmont Shore

BONOSLONGBEACH.COM

Years in business

Established in 2003

Price:

$$$

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Californian

What People Are Saying About Bono's

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Belmont Shore restaurant serves an eclectic Californian menu of lobster fettuccini, NY steak caprese and crabed stuffed trout.

ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “Gorgeous restaurant with great food and ambiance!”
  2. “The decor is elegant whether you sit inside or outside.”
  3. “GREAT apps, fun bar atmosphere, great wine list, you can sit outside day or night, very fun for one stop or full dinner with a group of frie.”
drinks
80.95000267028809% positive
  1. “Terrific light fare and great wine list make for a truly enjoyable experience.”
  2. “The cocktails were great, the food was a little above average but the service was lacking.”
  3. “it's one of the only places on second st that serves food and has a full bar.”
  4. “Loved this place for their steaks and wines!”
  5. “There's a good wine selection and the food is absolutely superb.”
  6. “Great food and full bar.”
  7. “GREAT apps, fun bar atmosphere, great wine list, you can sit outside day or night, very fun for one stop or full dinner with a group of frie.”
food quality
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Loved this place for their steaks and wines!”
  2. “the lobster, papaya salad with a mojito makes a great lunch.”
  3. “it's one of the only places on second st that serves food and has a full bar.”
  4. “Bono's is literally on the corner of my street and has become a favorite dining destination for my wife and I. The staff from management to the bussers is welcoming and attentive and the food is always top notch.”
  5. “The food was excellent and the service was knowledgable without the stuffiness of some other restaurants.”
  6. “Great food and full bar.”
  7. “Very nice steak and pasta that is cooked just right every time i have eaten there.”
  8. “Gorgeous restaurant with great food and ambiance!”
  9. “There's a good wine selection and the food is absolutely superb.”
  10. “Great food!”
  11. “The cocktails were great, the food was a little above average but the service was lacking.”
  12. “Good food and great service!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “There's a good wine selection and the food is absolutely superb.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a great place to have one on one time and good conversation.”
  2. “Bono's is a great place especially for a special oc.”
service
81.25% positive
  1. “The food was excellent and the service was knowledgable without the stuffiness of some other restaurants.”
  2. “Our server Shawn was attentive and full of suggestions.”
  3. “Bono's is fabulous with great service!”
  4. “Bartenders are really nice and friendly.”
  5. “As for the service, I did not have the most attentive server.”
  6. “The cocktails were great, the food was a little above average but the service was lacking.”
  7. “Good food and great service!”
  8. “Bono's is literally on the corner of my street and has become a favorite dining destination for my wife and I. The staff from management to the bussers is welcoming and attentive and the food is always top notch.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/18/11

Nothing Special!!

by TASTER

NOT THE BEST...stick to your bread and appetizers!

Food was bland, no unique flavor...try a frozen meal at the frezzer section of your local supermarket first! Otherwise, open your wallet and let them take you for a ride.

Service...ok, but one you have one server for about a dozen tables just don't expect anything special. Server didn't even notice that he had serve water in a broken glass! Oouch!

$$$...to pricey for what you get, stick to having a drink, bread and an appetizer then head out to another restaurant for a great meal!!!!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/01/09

Not the Bono's I remember...

by stephenbont

Loved this place for their steaks and wines! NOT ANY MORE!!! All the steaks have been removed from the menu and their wine list is terrible!!! Good food and great service!!! BUT... who is the guy walking around with the hat? What a MORON!!! He kept coming to our table and interrupting our conversation, but my main complaint is he hugged my child and "reeked" of cigarettes!!! He's gotta go.... I use to be able to eat in the smoke free patio... NOT ANY MORE!!! Not smoker free anymore???

I loved the gray haired gentelman at the door... NOT ANY MORE??? Now there is a short man that contantly annoyed us thru our dinner. Don't trust the wine menu online, nothing on that list is available???

  • Pros: great service!!! Great cocktails! Great bartenders!!!
  • Cons: terrible wine list, annoying host!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/06/09

unique fine fare

by jamesbuchanan

Unique fine dining which pertains to both its original dishes and its classics. Very nice steak and pasta that is cooked just right every time i have eaten there. Good service too!

3 Star Rating: Average

01/06/08

Mediocre

by brandie911

Three of us went to Bono's on a Saturday night without reservations. The hostess (who was wearing jeans and a t-shirt) told us she did not have any tables available inside but she could seat us outside on the patio. It was December and cold out. We asked if it was warm and she said " Yes, the heaters are on." Well the heater were not on and it was freezing out there. So cold, the waitress did not even want to come out there to wait on us. As we stared through the glass at 3 empty tables, we finally asked our waitress if we could move inside. She immediately moved us to an inside table. The cocktails were great, the food was a little above average but the service was lacking. It seemed the young waitstaff had more interest in giving their attention to the young customers at the bar than to customers seated at the tables. Our bill for 3 people including tip came to $275.00. I definately expect higher standards for that amount of money. Not sure I will be going back.

  • Pros: great cocktails
  • Cons: service and price
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/24/06

Elegant dining

by anisad76

A guy if you want to impress your date then this is the place to take her. The decor is elegant whether you sit inside or outside. It's a great place to have one on one time and good conversation. There's a good wine selection and the food is absolutely superb. Order the Oyster appetizer, you won't regret it.

  • Pros: Romantic
  • Cons: can't think of any

The Details on Bono's

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great place
  • full bar
  • terrific experience
  • great service
  • full server shawn
  • really nice bartenders
  • great dining
  • unique fine
  • good conversation
  • not most attentive server
  • nice pasta
  • elegant decor
  • nice steak
  • recommended highly
  • loved gray haired gentelman
  • terrific light fare
  • full dinner
  • favorite dining destination
  • great cocktails
  • great fun bar atmosphere
  • great apps
  • great ambiance
  • great lunch
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